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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.59, 2,949.76 and 927.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.59, 2,949.76 and 927.06 is: 1,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.59 : 2,949.76 = 927.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.59/2,949.76 = 927.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.59x = 2,949.76 × 927.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.59x = 2,734,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,604.51/1,967.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.82

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